Articles filed under Misc Elections
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McCain shows what a true hero really isAug 19, 2008 11:00 pm - I am amazed that as a World War II veteran, John Hurley could state that calling John McCain a hero cheapens the meaning of the word (Fence Post, Aug. 18). I am even mo...
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Lieberman to speak at GOP conventionAug 19, 2008 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman, the Democratic Party's vice presidential candidate in 2000 and now an independent who is one of John McCain's strongest sup...
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Absurdly playing 'American card' against ObamaAug 18, 2008 11:00 pm - SAN DIEGO - While vacationing in his native Hawaii, Barack Obama said he wanted to enjoy some local cuisine - a plate lunch, shave ice, the noodle dish Zip Min - and rel...
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McCain strong, Obama weak, on RussiaAug 18, 2008 11:00 pm - Russia's invasion of Georgia on the pretext of "protecting" Russian peacekeepers stationed in the separatist enclave of South Ossetia and ending the "ethnic cleansing" o...
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Obama veep announcement expected in coming daysAug 18, 2008 11:00 pm - Barack Obama will publicly disclose his vice presidential choice in the coming days. But the Democrat is keeping most aides who are preparing for the announcement in the...
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Obama expected to name VP this week before return to SpringfieldAug 18, 2008 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- Amid growing speculation on his choice of a running mate, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama plans a return to the city where he launched his ...
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Obama should run with RichardsonAug 18, 2008 11:00 pm - Sen. Obama should pick someone for vice president like Gov. Bill Richardson of New Mexico. After seeing the endorsement that Gov. Richardson gave to Barack, I don't see...
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Obama the one who doesn't measure upAug 17, 2008 11:00 pm - I had to chuckle at James Gustafson's letter, "Would you vote for this applicant?", listing "qualifications" he felt John McCain did not meet. They disqualify Barack Oba...
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McCain shouldn't be called a heroAug 17, 2008 11:00 pm - I wish people would stop calling John McCain a hero as it cheapens the meaning of the word. Surrendering to the enemy is not heroic. Prudent probably, but not heroic. H...
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The modern political convention exists to be seenAug 17, 2008 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Modern political conventions are like a Super Bowl minus the game. They are the bling on the body politic: shiny, pretty and a touch goofy. They exist to b...